normal

[nawr-muhl] / ˈnɔr məl /

ADJECTIVE

common, usual

Synonyms

STRONGEST

natural orderly ordinary regular routine traditional typical

STRONG

average commonplace general mean median standard

WEAK

accustomed acknowledged conventional customary habitual methodical popular prevalent run-of-the-mill typic unexceptional

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abnormal different disorderly extraordinary irregular rare uncommon untraditional unusual

STRONG

exceptional extreme

WEAK

eccentric insane irrational odd strange unbalanced unconventional

ADJECTIVE

sane, rational

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cool healthy reasonable well-adjusted whole

STRONG

right sound

WEAK

all there compos mentis in good health in one's right mind lucid right-minded together wholesome

Antonyms

STRONGEST

poor sick unhealthy

STRONG

unfit

WEAK

abnormal eccentric insane irrational irregular odd strange unbalanced uncommon unconventional unusual

Example Sentences

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Most of the major reservoirs are measuring above normal for the time of year, state data show.

From Los Angeles Times

Emma said the risks were rarely discussed, with sunbed use regarded as "quite normal", saying it often made her "feel better about myself".

From BBC

The last trains on Hogmanay will depart earlier than normal and no trains will run on New Year's Day.

From BBC

It grossly underperforms any kind of normal or balanced retirement fund in almost every year.

From MarketWatch